With the
forecast calling for another beautiful and sunny day, our second game
versus the Australians showcased a strong Big Green defensive unit with
standout performances from goalkeeper Kristen Giovanniello '14 and Bailey Johnson '14. In the attacking end, our focus was to maintain
possession and run through our plays, however a high pressure Aussie
defense was determined to force us to goal.

Big Green
goalkeeper Kristen Giovanniello '14 showcased poised and confidence
throughout the entire 60-minute competition, causing multiple turnovers
and scooping up numerous ground balls outside cage. Her play inside the
cage proved to be just as stellar as she compiled 15 point-blank saves
against some of the world's best players.

Anjalie Christie '14 got Dartmouth on the scoreboard first with a fast break,
quick passing goal from Samantha Schiff '14. Ellie Clayton '13 tallied
our second goal off a pinpoint pass from freshman Danielle Lisovicz '16.
The Big Green's third goal cut the Aussie lead in half when Bailey Johnson '14 intercepted a pass in our defensive end. Kelsey Johnson '13
and Liz Calby '14 then connected quickly through the midfield to get
the ball finally into Christine Lushefski's '15 hands for a textbook
transition goal. Byrne, Lisovicz and Allard rounded out Dartmouth's
goals leading to a final score of 16-6 in favor of the Aussies.

Dartmouth will play a third and final match against the Australian National Team, Saturday at 10am.

This morning,
we awoke ready to tackle our last practice of the Australian tour. After
polishing off the last of our bungalow's food, we met to review last
night's game on film. It was extremely helpful for us all to review our
play and see it from a different perspective. We left the film session
eager to attack our next match and put in to action all that we had
learned. Later on in the day, it was time to send a savvy shopper from
each bungalow to the grocery store to restock our very empty cabinets.
Between two-a-days and games, food has seemed to disappear faster than
ever.

With only two days left in our trip, our shoppers had the
tough task of purchasing the perfect amount of food, so as not to leave
any leftovers. Just like an episode of "Supermarket Sweep," we were all
running around the grocery store racing to fill our carts with the "just
right" amount of food. After the shoppers returned home to many hungry
stomachs, each bungalow refueled and relaxed. Julia Szafman '13 and
bungalow 103 chose to watch an original Australian tv show "Shaun the
sheep." Even though no one wanted to watch talking farm animals, we were
all enjoying lying on the couch far too much to get up and find the
remote. Meanwhile, Jaclyn Leto '16 and bungalow 100 opted for the
inspirational movie "Invincible" to pump them up for the match coming up
that night! After some quality movie time, we headed back to the
fields, ready to take on the Aussies for a second time. After learning
from the previous night's game, we came out flying and were able to hold
the Aussies to only 6 goals in the first half.

After a hard
fought competition, it was evident that we were able to accomplish many
of our team goals we set for the game. We retreated to the bungalows,
ready for another home cooked meal. As some began to cook dinner, others
hurried to the beach to catch yet another beautiful Australian sunset.
Following the sunset many of us ventured to Casey Griffin's '13 bungalow
to capture the Christmas countdown photo, corresponding to her number
and the number of days until Christmas which was 4. We chose to dress
Casey up as Santa, having her hold chocolate chip cookies and a carton
of milk.

With starving appetites, Julia and her bungalow headed
back for a healthy dinner consisting of chicken, brown rice and
asparagus. Tonight's dinner for Jaclyn's bungalow was more adventurous,
making homemade pizza! Bungalow 100 also decided on a toga- inspired
theme for the evening. They have had many themes nights throughout the
week, including beach night and formal wear night! After delicious
homemade pizzas and festive toga outfits, we were headed to bed in
anticipation of our final game and last full day in Australia! Can't
believe such an amazing trip is coming to an end!